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TripsNews - February 2008
Headlines February 29, 2008 The
Hindu NEW DELHI:
Traffic India, a wildlife trade monitoring network, has advised tourists to be
careful about what they buy as souvenirs during their travels. The message
comes in the form of four posters depicting models handcuffed next to
confiscated wildlife goods, under the heading, “Don’t Buy Trouble”. February 29, 2008 Al-Qaeda
Directing Terrorist Groups on Afghan Border, U.S. Says E-Ariana Osama bin
Laden's al-Qaeda network is funding Islamic militant groups on Afghanistan's
border with Pakistan and coordinating attacks against international troops, the
U.S. military said. February 29, 2008 Andhra Pradesh News : Friday, February 29, 2008 Tourist spots
planned at irrigation project sites The
Hindu HYDERABAD:
The State government has proposed to develop tourist destinations at places
where irrigation projects exist or where they are under construction. February 29, 2008 Central
Chronicle I will stop the migration of Bihari
labourers. In future, nobody will go to other states at least to fulfill the
requirement of bread and butter: CM - report of Satish K Singh February 29, 2008 Corrections and clarifications The
Hindu In a KBK
infographic “Railway budget at a glance” (“Business” page, February 28, 2008),
a bar chart depicting the overall position of excess showed Rs.11,786 crore (BE
for 2008-09) to be higher/taller than Rs.13,534.08 crore (RE for 2007-08). The
figures mentioned in the graphic are right. It was a design error. February 29, 2008 Hoteliers rejoice, tour operators sulk The
Telegraph Mumbai,
Feb. 29: The hospitality sector has welcomed the finance minister’s budget and
praised the five-year tax holiday, terming it a “major impetus” in promoting
tourism. February 29, 2008 Hoteliers say tax holiday largely irrelevant Reuters,
India MUMBAI, Feb
29 (Reuters) - India's hoteliers said the budget on Friday did not bring them
widespread benefits nor help the industry tackle the shortage of rooms in
India. February 29, 2008 In colourful Kutch, women lead the way Hindustan
Times Women are
leading a quiet revolution on the fringes of the India-Pakistan border in Gujarat.
Economically empowered through handicrafts and embroidery in virtually every
home, they have as much say in their households as men. February 29, 2008 Kerala to benefit from tax break for tourism secto The
Hindu THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:
The Union Budget proposals announced by Finance Minister P.Chidambaram in the
Parliament on Friday have evoked a mixed reaction from city residents and trade
and industry sources here. February 29, 2008 No solace for rupee rise-hit exporters: FICCI The
Hindu CHENNAI:
The Tamil Nadu State Council of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce
and Industry (FICCI) feels let down by the Finance Minister with regard to
corporate tax, sops to exporters, fringe benefit tax and waiver of farm loans. February 29, 2008 RPT-BUDGET VIEW-India's airlines want taxes on jet fuel cut Reuters,
India MUMBAI, Feb
15 (Reuters) - India's air carriers want the sales tax on jet fuel to be
slashed to a uniform rate of four percent across the country and import duty to
fall to five percent in the forthcoming budget to ease cost pressures. February 29, 2008 Saarc ministers to talk outlines of investment protection
accord The
Daily Star Broad
outlines of an investment promotion and protection agreement among Saarc
countries are expected to be discussed at a meeting of South Asian commerce
ministers this week. February 29, 2008 Sunny days for heritage tourism The
Hindu BANGALORE:
Tourism industry around the archaeologically rich sites in north Karnataka is
likely to get a major boost following the tax holiday declared for the hotel
industry in districts having UNESCO-declared World Heritage Sites (WHS). February 29, 2008 'Tourists
falling prey to thieves at Taj' The
Hindu LUCKNOW:
Incidents of purse snatching and robbery of foreign tourists at the historic
Taj Mahal in Agra figured in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Friday with concern
being expressed by members over lax security at the famed monument of love. February 28, 2008 "Incredible
India" campaign promoting growth of tourism- Economic Economic
Times NEW DELHI:
The Economic Survey 2007-08 has said that the prospects for growth of tourism
in India are bright. February 28, 2008 Analysis:
Gates' Asia Trip Symbolic International
Business Times WASHINGTON
(AP) - It all began with an explosive burst of red flames. Defense Secretary
Robert Gates' weeklong trip to allied democracies in Asia and the Pacific
region started with the Navy's dramatic shootdown of a U.S. spy satellite February 28, 2008 Bright prospects of growth of tourism in India: Economic Survey AndhraNews The
Economic Survey 2007-08 has said that the prospects for growth of tourism in
India are bright. February 28, 2008 Britain
woos Indians with value-for-money packages- ET Travel Economic
Times Visit
Britain's (VB) regional director for Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa,
Keith Beecham expects the number of visitors from India to Britain to up to one
million in the next 10 years. February 28, 2008 Budget disappoints tourism industry India
eNews The tourism
and hospitality industry was disappointed with the national budget for 2008-09,
saying it has ignored this booming sector completely. February 28, 2008 Budget
disappoints travel industry, except for heritage tourism New
Delhi News.Net Mumbai/New
Delhi, Feb 29(IANS) Even as the tourism and hospitality sector said it has been
largely ignored by the national budget for 2008-09 that Finance Minister P.
Chidambaram presented Friday, it welcomed the concessions to build hotels at
India's world heritage sites. February 28, 2008 Budget evokes mixed reactions from Andhra Pradesh industry India
eNews However,
the industry has hailed the proposal for skill development mission, saying it
would go a long way in improving the competitiveness of India Inc. February 28, 2008 Business in focus on Sarkozy S.Africa visit Reuters,
India CAPE TOWN
(Reuters) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy began a two-day visit to South
Africa on Thursday expected to focus on seizing business opportunities in
Africa's biggest economy and improving his image on the continent. February 28, 2008 COLUMN - Coming to America: Bernd Debusmann Reuters,
India WASHINGTON
(Reuters) - The United States has been displaced by China as the world's third
most-visited country. In 2007, overseas visitors to the United States numbered
23.2 million, 11 percent fewer than in 2000. Visits from Britain, Germany,
France, the Netherlands and Brazil are all still down. February 28, 2008 The
Age The United
States has been displaced by China as the world's third most-visited country.
In 2007, overseas visitors to the United States numbered 23.2 million, 11
percent fewer than in 2000. Visits from Britain, Germany, France, the
Netherlands and Brazil are all still down. February 28, 2008 Golden Chariot train's first commercial run on March 10 The
Times of India PANAJI:
Karnataka Tourism Development Corporation's The Golden Chariot train, drawn par
with the Palace on Wheels, will have its first commercial run on March 10 February 28, 2008 Govt carriers may conclude merger in 20 months Reuters,
India NEW DELHI
(Reuters) - India expects the merger of state-run carriers Air India and Indian
Airlines into government owned National Aviation Co of India Ltd to be
completed in the next 18 to 20 months, a government report said on Thursday. February 28, 2008 Govt to simplify visa process to attract tourists The
Peninsula new
delhi • India plans to simplify its visa procedure to further increase the
tourists inflow to the country and promote it as the best tourist destination.
“We recognise the importance of efficient and courteous services. February 28, 2008 Himachal Pradesh Tourism to start luxury buses to Delhi India
Gazette The
Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) will run a luxury
air-conditioned Volvo bus service between Shimla and Delhi from Friday. February 28, 2008 Ski
and Snowboard News from j2ski.com Plans for a
luxury but environmentally friendly ski resort in the Indian Himalayas appear
to have suffered a set back following a change in government of the country’s
Himachal Pradesh region where the resort is due to be located. February 28, 2008 Our
heritage reinvented- Sanjay Gupta-Columnists-Opinion-The Economic
Times "Don't
destroy our heritage. Every monument is our national treasure......The many
magnificent monuments of our land are more than an expression of the fabled
ethos of India and her timeless spirit of excellence. This exquisite body of
globally acclaimed craftsmanship represents our best face, the one we put
forward to the world. February 28, 2008 Tea
Tourism - Motivated By An Interest In The History, Traditions, and Consumption
of Tea The
Twinings Tea Blog How far
might you travel for the perfect cup off tea? For some tea lovers, taking a
trip around the world is not too tall of an order to enjoy the ultimate
"cuppa" and tea experience. February 28, 2008 The Hindu Business Line : Thursday, February 28, 2008 Aircel’s
lifetime prepaid offer The
Hindu Aircel has
announced a lifetime prepaid at Rs248 for new subscribers. February 28, 2008 Tourism sector poised for high growth: Economic Survey India
eNews Finance
Minister P. Chidambaram tabled the survey Thursday in the Lok Sabha amid din
and disruptions from opposition MPs over the plight of the country's farmers. February 28, 2008 Reuters,
India GURGAON,
India (Reuters) - Argentine Daniel Vancsik and India's Shamim Khan shot superb
five-under-par 67s to emerge as unlikely first round leaders on the opening day
of the Johnnie Walker Classic on Thursday. February 28, 2008 World
watch: Barbados, India, Indonesia, Ireland Chicago
Tribune Crime
against tourists is low here and usually takes the form of petty theft, but
twice in January tourist groups on guided tours of the island were held up at
gunpoint. The U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown reported the incidents as "highly
unusual." February 27, 2008 Global brands to showcase ware at Mumbai boat expo India
Gazette Top
international brands will showcase their luxury boats at the four-day second
Mumbai International Boat Show (MIBS), which opens here Thursday. February 27, 2008 India
to simplify visa process to attract more tourists New
Delhi News.Net India plans
to simplify its visa procedure to further increase the tourists inflow to the
country and promote it as the best tourist destination. February 27, 2008 Today's Headlines : Wednesday, February 27, 2008 ‘Tourist
places are symbols of culture’ The
Hindu In response
to Public Eye dated February 13, B. Smitha Rao from Lady Hill says: “The
coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada have tremendous
tourism potential. February 26, 2008 Advertising India without pimping it Sepia
Mutiny Still, I
concede that it’s hard to advertise India without being a bit exotic, after
all, you’re trying to appeal to tourists based on cultural novelty. They’re not
going to India for the skiing, they’re going because the culture is different. February 26, 2008 Calendar
of festivals to woo tourists The
Hindu MADURAI: The
State Government is preparing a “comprehensive calendar” containing a list of
festivals celebrated in Tamil Nadu. February 26, 2008 FACTBOX-Major pending economic reforms in India Reuters,
India REUTERS -
The Congress party-led coalition will present its fifth budget on Feb. 29,
which is expected to focus on farms, education, healthcare and tax reforms, and
unveil medium-term measures to fight food-price inflation. February 26, 2008 Govt plans 2.5 tln rupees expansion of rail infrastructure Reuters,
India NEW DELHI
(Reuters) - The government will invite private investment in upgrading rail
infrastructure at a cost of 2.5 trillion rupees over the next five years,
Railways Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav told parliament on Tuesday. February 26, 2008 Ladakh
attracts more foreign tourists The
Hindu Jammu
(PTI): World's highest inhabited plateau Ladakh in the Jammu and Kashmir is a
foreigners' delight as it receives more tourists from abroad than domestic ones
every year. February 26, 2008 The Hindu Business Line : Tuesday, February 26, 2008 ‘TN policy for
small units will create growth climate’ The
Hindu Tiruchi,
Feb. 25 The Tiruchi District Tiny and Small Scale Industries Association has
welcomed the State Government’s policy on micro, small and medium industries
stating that it would create a conducive growth atmosphere. February 26, 2008 UPDATE 1-India plans $63 bln expansion of rail infrastructure Reuters,
India NEW DELHI,
Feb 26 (Reuters) - India will invite private investment in upgrading rail
infrastructure at a cost of 2.5 trillion rupees ($63 billion) over the next
five years, Railways Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav told parliament on Tuesday. February 26, 2008 UPDATE 1-Singapore's Jan visitor arrivals up 6.9 pct on yr Reuters,
India SINGAPORE,
Feb 26 (Reuters) - Singapore attracted 883,000 foreign visitors in January, up
6.9 percent from a year ago, as strong economic growth in the region and
tourism campaigns boosted air traffic, the government said on Tuesday. February 26, 2008 Western
Ghats waning under development activity The
Hindu MANGALORE:
When Dinesh Holla, who has been trekking the western ghats for a decade, led a
team to Barimale Hill near Charmadi ghat seven years ago, there was a small hut
inside deep forests. He and his team members could freely move around. February 25, 2008 The
Hindu The
122-km-main line of Villupuram-Mayiladuturai railway section with 27 major and
320 minor bridges was taken up for gauge conversion in December 2006. February 25, 2008 Incredible India - Life everywhere World
through My Camera Lens I was looking into my archives and came across
these lovely pictures which I shot in Mumbai when I was there in June
2006. Life exemplifies at every nook and corner of this wonderful country. February 25, 2008 India host country
at Belgium's Asia Fair Nerve
News Brussels,
Feb 25 - Belgian Foreign Minister Karel De Gucht has described his country's
ties with India as 'excellent' at a fair near here where India plays the host
country this year. February 25, 2008 India-Bangladesh train to resume in April - official Reuters,
India DHAKA
(Reuters) - Passenger trains are expected to start rolling again between
Bangladesh and India around the end of April, resuming a passengers service
suspended four decades ago, a senior communication ministry official said on
Monday. February 25, 2008 The
Hindu Tourism New
Zealand has launched the “Hundred Per cent Pure New Zealand” campaign in India
to promote New Zealand as world’s youngest country. The aim is to attract
families, honeymooners and business visitors. February 25, 2008 Toying
with - Visa on arrival' News
Today Even before
summer could set in, Tourism Malaysia has charted out plans to woo the Indian
tourists. February 24, 2008 Kolleru
Lake bird sanctuary to get new lease of life The
Hindu VIJAYAWADA:
The ‘neglected’ bird sanctuary at Kolleru Lake will soon reverberate with the
buzz of tourists, especially bird-lovers from far and near once the ambitious
eco-tourism project of the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation
(APTDC) becomes a reality. February 24, 2008 Pilgrims
stranded in Nallamala forest The
Hindu KURNOOL: A
group of fifteen pilgrims bound for Srisailam from Naryananpet in Mahabubnagar
district lost its way in the dense Nallamala forest. After trekking a long
distance, the group arrived at a place where their mobiles started functioning. February 24, 2008 Tharangampadi
to be made a major tourist attraction The
Hindu CHENNAI:
The Union Tourism Ministry has asked the State Tourism Department to prepare a
plan to make Tharangampadi in Nagapattinam district a major tourist
destination. February 23, 2008 The
Hindu CUTTACK:
The toll in the fire accident involving a tourist bus of Madhya Pradesh in
Bhubaneswar last month went up to seven on Saturday when an eight-year-old boy,
who battled for life for nearly 33 days, succumbed to injuries at SCB Medical
College and Hospital here. February 23, 2008 Friendly
hot-air balloon over Jaipur sends Sukhois scrambling Express
India NEW DELHI,
FEBRUARY 23: Thrill-seeking tourists were feasting their eyes on the
picturesque Pink City skyline on board a hot-air balloon off Amber Fort this
afternoon. February 23, 2008 Incredible India, incredibly cautious govt tells tourists: better
be safe than sorry Express
India New Delhi,
February 23: India can be incredible, so take precautions. That’s what the
Indian government seems to be telling foreign tourists in the wake of a spate
of attacks on foreign visitors in the last few months. February 23, 2008 JAIPUR:Indian
state becomes more tourist-friendly after sexual harrassment incidents Asia
News Network The recent
incidents of international tourists being sexually targeted at Pushkar and
Udaipur, two major sightseeing destinations, have pushed the tourism department
into damage control mode to protect Rajasthan’s reputation as a tourist
friendly state. February 23, 2008 Mauritius
eyes south Indian tourists The
Hindu BANGALORE:
Island country Mauritius, famous for spectacular beaches and sugarcane fields,
has launched an aggressive campaign to woo tourists from south India,
particularly Bangalore. February 23, 2008 National award
for Madhya Pradesh tiger reserve New
Delhi News.Net The Pench
Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh has been selected for the 'Best maintained
tourist-friendly national park award' by the union tourism ministry. February 23, 2008 New
Hyderabad & Bangalore airports to benefit travellers- The Big Economic
Times Sipping
coffee on the tarmac at Shamshabad airport, Praful Patel, the minister of civil
aviation, looks as happy as a pilot who has just been cleared to land at Mumbai
airport on a busy evening. February 23, 2008 Singapore
woos Indians for weekend leisure Express
India Mumbai Feb
23 A leisure trip to foreign destination needs time, money and planning. Well,
that is the common perception. Picture this. Just take a Friday evening flight
and fly back on Sunday night, and you can report for work on Monday morning. No
need to plan out details or keep a huge cash cache aside for this. February 22, 2008 AIRSHOW-Asia air travel to moderate as world economy cools Reuters,
India SINGAPORE,
Feb 22 (Reuters) - Asia's boom in air travel will moderate this year on a
possible recession in the United States, but the region's growing wealth and
business opportunities may help it weather the storm. February 22, 2008 Aromatic
spice plantations giving a boost to Goa tourism Daily
India Ponda
(Goa), Feb 21: Spice plantations in Goa are giving a much needed boost to the
coastal state's tourism industry. February 22, 2008 Bandh
to be lifted for 4 hours The
Telegraph Darjeeling,
Feb. 22: The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha has decided to relax its indefinite
shutdown in the hills for four hours tomorrow, giving residents a 10am-2pm
window to stock up on food, finish pending work at banks and post offices, and
travel to any place they want to. February 22, 2008 Bangalore
techie held for terror took Lashkar man on Kerala tour: police The
Indian Express BANGALORE/KOZHIKODE,
FEBRUARY 22: In a catch possibly reaching the nerve centre of the activities of
the banned Students Islamic Movement of India, the Corps of Detectives of the
Karnataka police have arrested a former software engineer and discovered that
he may be a key link to SIMI activities in India and to leaders of the group. February 22, 2008 Beautiful
Gokarna - Gokarna, India TravelPod.com
Recent Updates So last time we left it we were heading to the
Wayanad Wildlife Reserve. Our jeep
arrived and after a lot of faffing with forms etc (as usual) we had our
'tracker' and headed into the reserve.
We saw some of the working elephants as we entered, a wild boar, two
types of deer, some Languar monkey's, and the endangered flying squirrel, but
unfortunately no wild elephants. February 22, 2008 Benchmark index futures discount widens, low rollovers Reuters,
India MUMBAI, Feb
22 (Reuters) - The discount on the benchmark index futures widened for a first
day in three as traders booked fresh short positions with a view on weak global
markets, analysts said on Friday. February 22, 2008 Ferrari
Magic India Discovery: a voyage of discovery to the Indian... The
Auto Channel MARANELLO -
Ferrari is delighted to announce the start of a new Prancing Horse adventure,
the Magic India Discovery Tour, which gets underway from Mumbai on February
25th and returns to the same city on May 8th having covered a route stretching
more than 11,000 kilometres. The car featured in this tour is the 612
Scaglietti, Ferrari’s flagship GT model. February 22, 2008 The
Hindu Commercial
vehicle operators in the State will withdraw vehicles from roads beginning
Friday midnight owing to their “inability” to install speed governors in their
vehicles. February 22, 2008 Holy smoke of
pongala festival covers Kerala capital New
Delhi News.Net The capital
of Kerala was Friday covered by an umbrella of smoke belching out of hundreds
of thousands firewood ovens lit to cook an offering of rice in a temple
festival. February 22, 2008 India can be an attractive healthcare hub: study Express
India New Delhi,
Feb 22 India has the potential of becoming an ideal healthcare destination, a
study conducted by Exim Bank on healthcare tourism stated. February 22, 2008 India
to luanch tourism drive in China South
Asian Media Net February 22, 2008 Kashmiri
girls tame Gulmarg's snow-covered slopes Karachi
News.Net Gulmarg
(Jammu and Kashmir), Feb 22 : Young girls in Kashmir took on the region's
snow-blanketed slopes at Gulmarg as they competed in the ongoing National
Winter Sports in Kashmir on Thursday. February 22, 2008 Lalit Kala Akademi pro-tem chief The
Hindu The
appointment was made by the President on the recommendation of the Minister of
Tourism and Culture. He will continue to hold the office till a regular
chairman is appointed. February 22, 2008 Mandu: An architectural deligh The
Hindu It was
during my recent professional tour to Indore that I chanced upon this
exhilarating destination, thanks to the timely tip from a finance executive of
RINL Nimai Mondal. I had the opportunity to visit the beautiful spot Mandu with
two of my coll eagues N. Valli Padmaja and N. Rashmi, and we were thrilled
beyond words after the visit. February 22, 2008 Meenakshi temple renovation reviewed The
Hindu MADURAI:
The Special Commissioner of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments
Department, T. Pitchandi, on Friday reviewed renovation at the Meenkashi
Sundareswarar Temple here. February 22, 2008 Gulf
Times WAGAH,
Pakistan: Every evening as dusk falls on the India-Pakistan border post near
Lahore, crowds gather on either side of the frontier and scream slogans at each
other in a choreographed show of bravado. February 22, 2008 Noida
is hub of India's growth as economic superpower- ET Realty Economic
Times Noida , an
acronym for the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority, is located on the
left bank of the river and is equidistant from Ghaziabad and Delhi. It was
developed near Delhi, across river Yamuna, in the 1970s as a modern industrial
city. There has been extensive growth of population in Noida during the last
two decades and the population is estimated to be about half a million. February 22, 2008 Plan to develop Talasari beach in a big way The
Hindu BHUBANESWAR:
As part of its initiative to explore and promote beach tourism in the State,
the Tourism Directorate has resolved to develop Talasari beach in Balasore
district in a big way. February 22, 2008 T&E
Expense for Business Travelers May Rise American
Chronicle Business
travelers should get ready for higher T&E expenses, according to the
"2007 Hotel Survey" released on February 14th by Hogg Robinson Group
of UK which studied the hotel rates in 50 cities across the world. February 22, 2008 The
Hindu Returning
for its 16th show, the biennial Food&HotelAsia2008, (FHA), Singapore,
promises to play a role in the continent’s food and hospitality industries,
while paying heed to current trends. Speaking at the preview at New Delhi’s Le
Meridien hotel, Lindy Wee, Director, PR and Conferences, Singapore Exhibition,
explains its relevance in the Indian context, “It offers Indian exhibitors and
buyers a common ground to network and engage in business activities.” February 22, 2008 Today's Headlines : Friday, February 22, 2008 Breathing more
life into verdant Kumily Tourism Trail The
Hindu The very
sound of Thekkady, in the landlocked Idukki district, conjures up images of
herds of wild elephants, picturesque spice plantations and hill towns. February 22, 2008 The
Hindu COIMBATORE:
Thomas Cook India and Travel Corporation of India will organise a travel and
tourism road show here on February 24. February 22, 2008 Vandiyur
Lake to be tourist attraction The
Hindu MADURAI:
Vandiyur Lake would soon be converted into a major tourist attraction with
boating facility and parks. A Rs. 12-crore project to rehabilitate the lake to
augment water storage was being considered as it would also increase the ground
water level, Collector S.S. Jawahar said on Friday. February 21, 2008 Air
Mauritius to start direct flight from Bangalore- Airlines Economic
Times BANGALORE:
With the objective of increasing tourism arrivals to its various destinations,
Air Mauritius will be operating a weekly direct flight from Bangalore from
April 28. February 21, 2008 Delhi-Lahore bus to run thrice a week from March The
Hindu New Delhi
(PTI): Encouraged by the popularity of the Delhi-Lahore bus service, India and
Pakistan on Thursday decided to increase its frequency from two trips per week to
three per week from each side from March 17. February 21, 2008 Direct
flight to Mauritius from Bangalore soon Hindustan
Times With the
objective of increasing tourism arrivals to its various destinations, Air
Mauritius will be operating a weekly direct flight from Bangalore from April
28. February 21, 2008 Business
Standard It doesn’t
play hard to get, but it isn’t easy to enter its hallowed precincts either. The
Leading Hotels of the World, the international hotel marketing company has just
announced a list of 26 new members (none from India though) which have been
allowed entry into the premier club February 21, 2008 Fidel
Castro's heir to inherit deep economic, political challenges Economic
Times HAVANA: The
new president who will take Cuba's helm on Sunday after a half-century of Fidel
Castro's hardline rule will inherit a creaky, struggling economy and pressure
from both inside and outside the country to embrace democracy. February 21, 2008 Goldstone partners Synap Media for IPTV in Thailand Reuters,
India MUMBAI, Feb
21 (Reuters) - Software services firm Goldstone Technologies Ltd (GOLD.BO:
Quote, Profile, Research) said on Thursday it has launched Internet protocol
television (IPTV) services in Thailand in partnership with Synap Media &
Infotech Co Ltd. February 21, 2008 Nasscom chief faces charges over employee death Reuters,
India NEW DELHI
(Reuters) - The head of India's main outsourcing industry body will be
prosecuted for allegedly giving inadequate security to a female employee killed
while travelling home after work, after the Supreme Court rejected an appeal on
Thursday. February 21, 2008 PREVIEW-US Gates to travel to India as arms deals blossom Reuters,
India NEW DELHI,
Feb 21 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates travels to India next
week to strengthen diplomatic ties strained by an impasse over a landmark
nuclear deal and push American bids for a lucrative $10 billion fighter
contract. February 21, 2008 Rajasthan
plans new royal train Gulf
Times JAIPUR:
After the phenomenal success of the first Palace on Wheels, a craze among high
spending tourists, another royal train ride is likely to start in Rajasthan by
September this year. February 21, 2008 Script
of sound and light show to be modified The
Hindu MYSORE:
After many false starts the son et lumiere or the sound and light show at the
Mysore Palace has run into rough weather yet again. February 21, 2008 Today's Headlines : Thursday, February 21, 2008 Minister to
tour Kadapa The
Hindu Minister
for Social Welfare P. Subhash Chandra Bose will tour Kadapa on February 24. The
Minister will address a review meeting on progress of departmental schemes at
Sabha Bhavan in the Collectorate, according to a statement. February 21, 2008 UDPATE 1-India IT chief faces charges over employee death Reuters,
India NEW DELHI,
Feb 21 (Reuters) - The head of India's main outsourcing industry body will be
prosecuted for allegedly giving inadequate security to a female employee killed
while travelling home after work, after the Supreme Court rejected an appeal on
Thursday. February 21, 2008 US Gates to travel to India as arms deals blossom Reuters,
India NEW DELHI
(Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates travels to India next week to
strengthen diplomatic ties strained by an impasse over a landmark nuclear deal
and push American bids for a lucrative $10 billion fighter contract. February 20, 2008 Benchmark index futures discount widens before budget Reuters,
India MUMBAI, Feb
20 (Reuters) - The discount on benchmark index futures widened for a second day
on build-up of fresh short positions due to weak Asian markets, traders said on
Wednesday. February 20, 2008 Big
increase in foreign tourist arrivals in Kerala India
eNews The tourism
sector in Kerala appears to be doing well with 19.43 percent increase in
foreign tourist arrivals and 17.94 percent growth in revenue generated. February 20, 2008 BUDGET - Airlines want taxes on jet fuel cut Reuters,
India MUMBAI
(Reuters) - India's air carriers want the sales tax on jet fuel to be slashed
to a uniform rate of four percent across the country and import duty to fall to
five percent in the forthcoming budget to ease cost pressures. February 20, 2008 India Paramount may spend $1 bln on aircraft-report Reuters,
India MUMBAI, Feb
20 (Reuters) - India's Paramount Airways is in advanced negotiations with
Airbus (EAD.PA: Quote, Profile, Research) and Boeing Co (BA.N: Quote, Profile,
Research) for 15 wide-bodied aircraft worth about $1 billion, the Business
Standard paper said on Wednesday. February 20, 2008 Now, a Taj Mahal in Belgium capital Express
India New Delhi,
Feb 20 Belgians will get a chance to see the Taj Mahal as the 17th century
monument of love will be brought alive on sand by noted artist Sudarshan
Patnaik, who says he wants to do it for French President Nicolas Sarkozy as
well. February 20, 2008 Paramount Airways may spend $1 bln on aircraft - report Reuters,
India MUMBAI
(Reuters) - Paramount Airways is in advanced negotiations with Airbus and Boeing
Co for 15 wide-bodied aircraft worth about $1 billion, the Business Standard
paper said on Wednesday. February 20, 2008 PRESS DIGEST - Indian Business News - Feb 20 Reuters,
India MUMBAI, Feb
20 (Reuters) - Indian newspapers carried the following stories in their print
or Web editions on Wednesday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does
not vouch for their accuracy. February 20, 2008 The Luxury
Trains Appointed as Worldwide Marketing Partner for "THE... Business
Wire India New Delhi,
Delhi, India, Wednesday, February 20, 2008
-- (Business Wire India)The Luxury Trains, New Delhi, India has been
appointed as Worldwide Marketing and Sales Partner for the newest luxury train
in South India, THE GOLDEN CHARIOT which is a joint venture of The Karnataka
State Tourism Development Corporation and Indian Railways. February 20, 2008 Today's Headlines : Wednesday, February 20, 2008 Puppetry
troupe to tour State The
Hindu The Sri
Ganesha Yakshagana Gombeyata Mandali of Uppinakudru in Udupi district will give
a Yakshagana puppetry show each in 26 districts of the State from February 28
to March 24. February 20, 2008 Tour
offers a taste of Tamil culture The
Hindu RAMANATHAPURAM:
Here comes an exclusive cultural tourism, a simple, but magic way to showcase
the undiscovered India to the world, particularly to Europe. February 19, 2008 Expressindia New Delhi,
February 20: Belgians will get a chance to see the Taj Mahal as the 17th
century monument of love will be brought alive on sand by noted artist
Sudarshan Patnaik, who says he wants to do it for French President Nicolas
Sarkozy too. February 19, 2008 The
Hindu As you get older you become a wiser
traveller. You’re less speculative and more analytical of changes that places
undergo, writer Paul Theroux tells RAKESH MEHAR February 19, 2008 Doubts in ad industry over IPL success chances Reuters,
India MUMBAI
(Reuters) - Some experts in India's thriving advertising industry are sceptical
about whether the cricket board's multi-million dollar Twenty20 league will be
an unqualified financial success. February 19, 2008 Medical tourism desk linked to 25 hospitals The
Hindu TIRUCHI:
The Medical Tourism Desk in the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation
Complex has been linked with 25 large corporate hospitals in and around
Chennai. February 19, 2008 The Hindu Business Line : Tuesday, February 19, 2008 Mauritius
Tourism targets high-end leisure tourists The
Hindu Kolkata,
Feb. 18 Helped by the visit of a high level trade delegation comprising travel
companies and top-end hotelliers and tour operators, February 19, 2008 The
Hindu Travel and
tourism has become a giant trade across the globe. How does someone interested
in the sector prepare for it?Kuoni Academy of Travel offers an Integrated
Post-Graduate Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management February 18, 2008 AIRSHOW-Etihad Airways sees 30% passenger growth on Mideast
boom Reuters,
India SINGAPORE,
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways expects to carry 30 percent
more passengers this year and said strong demand in the Middle East would help
it withstand any drop in global travel on the back of a economic slowdown. February 18, 2008 Ambassador
of Nepal to speak at UVSC NetXNews Ambassador
Madhu Raman Acharya of Nepal is coming to UVSC February 21. Acharya will speak
to two UVSC classes, Thursday, February 21, at 10 a.m. in professor's Keith
Snedegar class, "The Nature of History," in LA 124 on the development
of history in Nepal; and on Thursday, February 21, at 11:30 a.m. in professor
Scott Williams's class, "Programming," in GT 511H on trekking
business in Nepal. February 18, 2008 Gujarat
Rann Utsav is overbooked Gujarat
Global Rann Utsav
in the vast expanse of the border district of Kutch is over booked days before
its launch. This is how Tourism Minister Jai Narayan Vyas describes the success
of the festival to start in Kutch on February 20. February 18, 2008 The
Hindu BANGALORE:
In a bid to woo investors to the hitherto unexplored and pristine beaches,
backwater and the natural beauty of coastal Karnataka, the Tourism Department
has showcased the potential of the region. February 18, 2008 TravelPod.com
Recent Updates First off, I would like to dedicate my blog
to little Zoe Bennet who was born into the world on 10th February 2008. Rowan I
am so proud of you and am so happy to be only of Zoe's eight Hackney Girl aunties!!!! Lots of love to my girls, as
always. February 18, 2008 Retired airlines official fights for moustache rights Reuters,
India NEW DELHI
(Reuters Life!) - Joynath Victor De, a retired Indian Airlines employee, is so
fond of his moustache that he is defending it in court after he says it lost
him his job with the airline. February 18, 2008 Express
India Last year,
when India conquered New York for a few days with its Incredible India tourism
campaign, on the programme was a one-day session, ‘Northeast India Investment
Conference’. The implied signal that New Delhi was reversing six decades of
cageyness about allowing the outside world access to its northeastern states
was amplified three weeks ago by the prime minister. February 18, 2008 Witness
the Magnificence, Tradition and Celebrations India
eNews The Gwalior
Heritage Foundation was envisaged by Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, to promote
the natural, cultural and architectural heritage of Gwalior. February 17, 2008 AIRSHOW-Airline profits threatened by credit crisis-IATA Reuters,
India SINGAPORE,
Feb 17 (Reuters) - Global airlines are likely to see a further profit cut in
2008 as the global credit crisis deepens, while fuel costs remain near record
highs, the International Air Transport Association said on Sunday. February 17, 2008 Fearless Traveler The
Morning Call February 17, 2008 Garden tourism festival concludes The
Hindu NEW DELHI:
The three-day Garden Tourism Festival organised by Delhi Tourism in association
with Delhi Government and Incredible India concluded here on Sunday. More than
15,000 varieties of plants were on display besides garden accessories and
equipments. February 17, 2008 Jumping
on the coastal tourism bandwagon The
Hindu BANGALORE:
In a bid to woo investors to the hitherto unexplored and pristine beaches,
backwater and the natural beauty of coastal Karnataka, the Tourism Department
has showcased the potential of the region. February 17, 2008 Master sand sculptor to sculpt Taj in Brussels The
Hindu BHUBANESWAR:
In his recent visit to India, French President Nicolas Sarkozy watched one of
the wonders of the world - the Taj Mahal - and said ‘See you again’. But
Orissa’s internationally-acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Patnaik wishes to say
the same at least for one hundred times. Of course through his art. February 17, 2008 N-E
takes public-pvt route to develop South
Asian Media Net February 17, 2008 Rajasthan
Trip: A Pleasant Experience of Lifetime Buzzle.com India is
one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It deserves the
attentions of tourists, vacationers, backpackers, travelers, honeymooners, etc
from all over the world due to its numerous tourism options and activities to
do and indulge in. February 17, 2008 Rs.
81.77-crore plan for development of Hampi The
Hindu BELLARY:
The Hampi World Heritage Area Management Authority has forwarded a proposal to
the Union Government seeking funds to the tune of Rs. 81.77 crore for taking up
development activities in and around Hampi, the erstwhile seat of Vijayanagar
empire and inscribed as the World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. February 17, 2008 Today's Headlines : Sunday, February 17, 2008 Tourist-friendly
package to East Europe The
Hindu Got sick of
package tours that take you to predictable and known places ? Have yen for
exploring new destinations where not many Indian travellers have tread, but
worried about “hidden costs” February 16, 2008 'Economic
prosperity essential for proliferation of culture' The
Hindu LAKKUNDI
(GADAG DISTRICT): Chairman of the Legislative Council B.K. Chandrashekar has
underscored the need for developing Lakkundi as a tourist destination and
taking steps to improve the economic condition of the people of the region. February 16, 2008 Next
weekend you can be at ... The
Telegraph Surrounded
by slopes of silver fir, hemlock and magnolia, Gurashey stands brooding. A pall
of gloom seems to hang over the township for most of the year, like the veil of
clouds that obscures the Kanchenjunga and other snow-capped titans in the
distance. In spring, though, the sparkle of rhododendrons lights up the region. February 16, 2008 Next
weekend you can be at ... The
Telegraph Surrounded
by slopes of silver fir, hemlock and magnolia, Gurashey stands brooding. A pall
of gloom seems to hang over the township for most of the year, like the veil of
clouds that obscures the Kanchenjunga and other snow-capped titans in the
distance. In spring, though, the sparkle of rhododendrons lights up the
region.Gurashey, near Sukhia Pokhri, is one of the new attractions on the misty
heights of the Eastern Himalayas. The entire Kanchenjunga range can be viewed
from the township. At dawn and dusk, the mountains bathed in gold present an
unforgettable sight.There are two routes to Sukhia Pokhri. The first is up Hill
Cart Road to Ghoom. The serpentine 70-km road intertwines with the rail tracks from
Siliguri. Tourists generally take this route to Darjeeling. Besides buses and
cars, toy train is an option till Ghoom. Batasia Loop, through which the train
winds its way up, is a feat of engineering.The other route to Sukhia Pokhri is
via Mirik. Buses ply between Mirik and Darjeeling via Ghoom. Hired jeeps or
cars offer a more reliable option. It also allows the journey through the green
tea estates to be savoured.Sukhia Pokhri is on the road to Manebhanjan from
Ghoom. Gurashey Forest Resort, an eco-tourism project, is a five-minute walk
from the main market of Sukhia Pokhri. The trail ends on the bank of the
Rangit.At 2,250 metres, Gurashey is a tapestry of nature and people, done up
with ferns and orchids. The cottages rest comfortably on the lap of nature,
with windows overlooking the mountains. The balconies provide a captivating
view of Mim Tea Estate. February 16, 2008 South
Asian Media Net KATHMANDU:
The seven-party alliance Tuesday gave a go ahead to two separate agreements—
seven-point pact on peace process and 20-point deal on constitutional
amendment. February 16, 2008 Rs.4.28-cr.
work taken up at Big Temple The
Hindu THANJAVUR:
Development works to the tune of Rs.4.28 crore have been taken up around Big
Temple here as part of tourism promotion, said V. Irai Anbu, Secretary to Government,
Tourism Department, here on Saturday. February 16, 2008 Travel
agents call for easing Indo-Pak visa procedures Gulf
Times KARACHI: An
updated Air Services Agreement (ASA) between Pakistan and India signed this
week will not serve its purpose until the two countries ease the process of
issuing visas to each other’s citizens, travel agents here said yesterday. |